I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

Chapter 295 Li Wei's Child's Full Moon Ceremony

At the press conference, Zhang Wanqing took the podium and laid bare the truth of the incident. She stated, "Our investigation revealed that the senior management of Chen Xiao's tech company, in pursuit of profit, sacrificed user privacy and employee interests. They even went so far as to kidnap Chen Xiao in an attempt to cover up the truth. But justice will always prevail, and we have brought these criminals to justice."

There was applause from the audience, and Chen Xiao also showed a gratified smile in the crowd.

"I just did what I had to do," Chen Xiao said at a press conference. "I hope my experience will draw more attention to privacy protection and corporate ethics."

"This is just the beginning," Zhang Wanqing said at the press conference. "We will continue our investigation until all wrongdoing is exposed and justice is served."

With the case concluded, Chen Xiao returned to his normal life. After being fired from his job, he received widespread public support. He decided to use his experience to raise awareness of privacy protection and corporate ethics.

Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan and Li Wei also continued their investigation. They knew that there were many unknown truths in this world, and their mission was to make these truths known to the world.

A warm atmosphere permeated the home of Li Wei and Lin Yue, as friends and family gathered to celebrate their newborn son's full moon. The room was filled with laughter, the baby's cries, and the blessings of the elders intertwined, creating a lively and happy scene.

Zhang Wanqing sat in a corner, watching all this with a smile. She was happy for Li Wei and Lin Yue; the couple had weathered so many storms and finally welcomed this new life. However, her heart wasn't as calm as it appeared. Lin Yue's full moon banquet had become an invisible stage, exposing her emotional difficulties to everyone.

"Wanqing, how are you and Siyuan doing?" Lin Yue leaned over to Zhang Wanqing and asked in a low voice. There was a hint of teasing in her tone, but more of concern.

Zhang Wanqing blushed slightly and lowered her head, trying to hide her embarrassment. Ever since that confession, the relationship between her and Fu Siyuan had become strained. Fu Siyuan hadn't directly responded to her feelings, and she didn't dare to press the issue. The atmosphere between them had become somewhat tense, even distant.

"Don't mention him." Zhang Wanqing said softly, with a hint of helplessness in her tone, "He has his own thoughts in his mind, and I can't force him."

Lin Yue sighed and patted Zhang Wanqing's hand: "Wanqing, I know it's not easy for you. Although Siyuan looks calm, I know he has you in his heart. It's just that he is too hesitant in his feelings."

Zhang Wanqing raised her head, a hint of bitterness flashing in her eyes: "I know, but feelings can't be forced. If he really liked me, he would have said it long ago."

Lin Yue didn't say anything else, but just stayed with Zhang Wanqing silently. She knew that Zhang Wanqing's distress was not only due to Fu Siyuan's hesitation, but also because of her own inner struggle. She was an independent and strong woman, but in the face of love, she seemed so helpless.

Fu Siyuan stood on the other side of the living room, a glass of wine in hand, his eyes drifting towards Zhang Wanqing from time to time. His heart was filled with contradictions and struggles. He knew he loved Zhang Wanqing, her intelligence, bravery, and kindness, but every time he wanted to express it, he was constrained by an invisible fear.

"Siyuan, do you like Wanqing?" Li Wei came over and patted Fu Siyuan on the shoulder, with a hint of teasing in his tone, "Don't tell me you don't have feelings."

Fu Siyuan was silent for a while, then whispered, "I like her, but I'm afraid..."

"What are you afraid of?" Li Wei frowned. "Are you afraid that she doesn't like you? Or are you afraid that you're not good enough?"

Fu Siyuan shook his head, a hint of confusion in his eyes: "I don't know, I just think that feelings are too complicated. I'm afraid I will hurt her."

Li Wei sighed and shook his head: "Siyuan, you are running away. Wanqing is a good girl, she is worth your pursuit. If you really like her, don't hesitate any longer."

Fu Siyuan didn't answer, but silently drank the wine in his glass. Deep down, he had already made a decision, but was just waiting for the right time.

After the full moon banquet, Zhang Wanqing walked home alone. The night was as dark as water, and the moonlight shone on her body, making her look particularly cold and refreshing. Her heart was still restless. Fu Siyuan's hesitation had plunged her into deep distress.

"Do I really like him?" Zhang Wanqing asked herself. She knew the answer was yes, but she also knew that love couldn't just rely on one person's efforts. She needed more than just Fu Siyuan's response; she needed his honesty.

"Maybe I should really let go." Zhang Wanqing stopped and looked up at the night sky. Her heart was filled with contradictions and struggles. She didn't want to put pressure on Fu Siyuan because of her feelings, but at the same time, she didn't want to give up on this possible relationship.

"Wanqing!" A familiar voice interrupted her thoughts. Fu Siyuan caught up with her from behind and stood in front of her, panting.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Wanqing frowned slightly, trying to hide her surprise.

Fu Siyuan took a deep breath and looked at her firmly: "Wanqing, I...I want to talk to you."

Zhang Wanqing's heartbeat accelerated instantly. She didn't know what Fu Siyuan would say next, but she knew that this moment might change everything for her.

Fu Siyuan brought Zhang Wanqing to a quiet corner of the park. The moonlight shone on them, and the surroundings were peaceful. He stopped, turned around, and faced Zhang Wanqing.

"Wanqing, I know I haven't responded to you." Fu Siyuan's voice trembled a little, "But it's not that I don't want to respond, but... I'm afraid."

Zhang Wanqing's heart sank slightly, but she did not interrupt him, just listened quietly.

"I've liked you for a long time." Fu Siyuan continued, "I like your intelligence and bravery, and the way you're willing to sacrifice everything for justice. But I'm afraid. I'm afraid that I'm not good enough, and that I might hurt you."

Zhang Wanqing's eyes flashed with emotion, and she gently interrupted him: "Siyuan, when it comes to love, no one is better than anyone else. I like you because of your authenticity and honesty. If you are really scared, we can take it slowly, there is no need to rush."

Fu Siyuan raised his head, with a hint of surprise in his eyes: "You...you still like me?"

Zhang Wanqing smiled slightly and nodded: "Of course, otherwise why would I wait for you here for so long?"

Just when Zhang Wanqing thought Fu Siyuan would agree to be with her next, unexpectedly, Fu Siyuan said:

"Wanqing, thank you for waiting for me. I will try my best and slowly get closer to you, but... now... I'm still not mentally prepared to make me our... But don't worry, I will try my best. One day, I will accept all your love and let you understand my heart."

Zhang Wanqing looked at Fu Siyuan, her eyes filled with tears. She didn't say another word and quickly turned her head away, afraid that he would see her tears falling.

The moonlight shone on them, as if covering their love with a not-so-warm coat. At this moment, Fu Siyuan's cowardice and hesitation in love always made Zhang Wanqing feel uncomfortable. But Zhang Wanqing no longer forced him, because she believed that she would wait until the day he accepted her.

Zhang Wanqing OS: "No matter how long I have to wait, as long as the person I'm waiting for is you, that's all that matters!"